Several injuries were reported after a collision between a school bus and a car on the Kyzyl-Erzin highway in Tuva, according to TASS, citing the State Traffic Inspectorate department of the republic’s Ministry of Internal Affairs. The incident drew immediate attention from local authorities and emergency responders as they worked to secure the scene and assist those involved.
Initial information from the traffic police indicated that the bus carried 17 children, accompanied by one adult and the bus driver. After the crash, the schoolchildren were transported back to their homes on the left bank of the Red River, where they were greeted by family members and caregivers awaiting news of their safety. This detail underscores the routine pattern of transporting students from schools to nearby settlements in the region. [Source: TASS; State Traffic Inspectorate]
According to preliminary reports, five children and the accompanying adult from the bus were taken to a health facility for evaluation and treatment following the accident. The bus driver faced more serious injuries and was admitted to the hospital for observation, while two minor passengers from the car were prescribed outpatient care. The press service noted these initial findings as part of the ongoing investigation. Emergency responders emphasized the importance of swift medical assessment for all involved, especially young passengers. [Source: TASS; State Traffic Inspectorate]
Early findings suggested the bus did not yield priority to a VAZ-2115 on the main road, leading to the collision. Investigators are reviewing traffic camera footage, witness statements, and vehicle data to determine fault and to prevent similar incidents in the future. The event has prompted authorities to remind drivers of the critical need to adhere to priority rules and to maintain safe distances in busy corridors where school transportation is common. [Source: TASS; State Traffic Inspectorate]
In a separate incident on December 18, a school bus in Bashkortostan collided with a truck, resulting in injuries to six children and one adult, aged six to nine, who were transported to hospital for care and observation. This incident appears to be part of a broader pattern of school vehicle collisions in the region that has prompted public safety discussions, driver training reviews, and enhanced roadside monitoring to protect young passengers. [Source: Local authorities; Emergency services]
Earlier reports also noted another incident involving a minibus carrying children in Udmurtia colliding with a car. While the exact outcome varied by case, the common thread across these events is the exposure of school-age travelers to road hazards and the ongoing efforts by regional authorities to assess risk factors, reinforce safety protocols, and improve response times for emergency medical services. [Source: Regional press]